Is there a chink in the king’s armor? I have been losing fake money on this column for several months now (Editor’s Note: He’s down $350 after picking the wrong Busch brother in Charlotte but omitted this from his column. Hmmm), but have decided to offer some educational content to go with the entertainment value I have to use as disclaimer every time I write this.This week’s odds are showing a few trends I’ve never seen before. And if you like Lowe&rsqu ...

INDIANAPOLIS _ The two biggest racing series in the United States are fighting to regain prominence that they once knew. Indycars and NASCAR’s Cup Series are using imaginative ideas and stirring their own pot in an attempt to refill what once were sold-out grandstand seats and boost television ratings.A big difference is NASCAR’s top circuit had packed houses a few years ago. But it has been closer to two decades since the Indy circuit could boast of a view from the top of the motors ...

Remember the New Kyle Busch? He was the guy who had supposedly grown past his childlike antics to become a viable championship contender? Then a few weeks ago he was replaced by the Old Kyle Busch who threatened to murder his teammate Denny Hamlin? Well, turns out the New Kyle Busch is back, emerging from the Coca-Cola 600 content not to wish death upon fellow driver Jeff Burton. All hail the return of the Old New Kyle Busch.
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What Tony Stewart may be lacking in 2010 success he is sure making up for in the boombastic swag department. Tony Stewart is auctioning off a painting entitle “A Man and His Monkey.” No, this isn’t some fancy-dancy Italian piece of abstract impressionism. Yes, Tony has his clothes on the entire time.
The one-of-a-kind oil painting features Stwart alongside his former pet monkey Mojo. Stewart had the little guy for years. In 2008, he gave the pet to the Lousiville Zoo ba ...